The Majority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has called for the immediate annulment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary held in the Ayawaso East Constituency, following serious allegations of vote-buying during the exercise.
In a statement dated February 8, 2026, and signed by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, the caucus said it had taken note of widely circulated reports and allegations of inducement that marred the just-ended primary in the Greater Accra constituency.
The caucus strongly condemned the alleged conduct, describing it as deeply inconsistent with the NDC’s “reset agenda”, which seeks to reform Ghana’s political culture and restore integrity to the democratic process.
“The NDC Majority Caucus remains committed to restoring integrity to our politics,” the statement stressed, adding that unethical practices such as vote-buying undermine public trust and the party’s reformist vision.
Caucus Calls for Decisive Action
According to the statement, after extensive deliberations by both the core and extended leadership of the Majority Caucus, a formal position was adopted and communicated to the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC.
The caucus is demanding:
- Immediate annulment of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary
- Full investigations into allegations of vote-buying and inducement
- Disqualification of any candidate found culpable, with a ban from participating in any rerun of the primary
The Majority Caucus argued that allowing candidates implicated in electoral malpractice to contest again would set a dangerous precedent and weaken internal party democracy.
Implications for the NDC
The development places increased pressure on the NDC’s national leadership to act decisively, especially as the party positions itself as a champion of political reforms and ethical leadership ahead of future national elections.
Political observers say the caucus’ stance signals a growing resolve within the governing side of Parliament to address internal misconduct head-on, even when it involves party members.
As of now, the NDC Functional Executive Committee is yet to publicly respond to the caucus’ demands.
